Carole Lee Schara, 76, of Valparaiso, formerly of Lowell passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 21, 2025. She was born May 31, 1949, in Chicago, IL to Gerard & Jane (Pawlak) Williamson and graduated from Tinley High School in 1967. Carole was positive to a fault, even having been reprimanded by her family for her optimism on occasion. She was considered to be the “garage sale queen” not only for her ability to glean the most useful items at any garage sale, but also for her ability to successfully sponsor these same events for charity. Her love of God, her husband and family also set her apart. This may have been due in large part to her amazing patience which was exemplified by her adoption and nurturing of various orphaned wildlife babies until they could be returned to nature.
On July 20, 1968 she married William A. Schara, Sr. who survives along with their children: William (Gönül) Schara, Jr., Joseph Schara, Matthew (Michelle) Schara, David (Lisa) Schara & Angela (Rodney) Townsend, grandchildren: Joseph Jr., Rebekah, Anne Marie, Brooke, Carole, Kendall, Marley, Elle, David Jr., Nathan, Taylor, Jemila, Honesty, Jakaya, Iysa & Navid, and siblings: Colleen Popp, Cathy Williamson, Michael Williamson, John Williamson, & Jodi Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Virginia Wesner.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 28th from 1 – 4 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, IN 46383. The funeral service will be held Monday, December 29th at the funeral home beginning at 10:30 am with burial to follow at Angelcrest Cemetery.
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My deepest condolences and prayers for the Schara family. -Sherri Johnson-Akers
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Carole Lee. What a shock! This wicked disease needs to be stopped. I hope and pray that someone soon is able to put a halt to it as it has taken a number of female relatives in our family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tragic time. The only thing we can say now is that she is at peace with no more suffering. God bless you all and bring peace and comfort to all of you. Love and prayers to you always Aunt Mary. -Mary Konkowski
Our heart goes out to you and the entire family. Carole was a wonderful person who touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed. We are so grateful for her generosity, spirit, and loving nature. She touched our family dearly. -The Hurley Family
Bill, Boys and Angela John and I are so deeply sorry for your loss. Carole was such an inspirations to us! I so wish we had stopped and made that call to come by and visit with you. For that we are so so sorry. Bill, John and I pray for strength, comfort and peace for you all. I truly wish I was able to have been there to give you my support and to hug each of you, but John and Kimmie made it there and gave hugs for me. You all will be in our prayers and thoughts always. We love you all dearly and will be forever grateful for your friendship. Love and Hugs, -John and Terri - Teresa Vazquez
